Campus News

Parent accuses child for falsely using his identification for student loan

She' Franklin

On Oct 11, Winthrop University Police Department received a call from a student’s parent inquiring about his child falsely using his identification for student loans. According to the Reporting Office…

Petty Larceny Located At West Thompson Hall

She' Franklin

Winthrop University Police Department responded to a petty larceny incident reported on Oct 20. The incident involved a missing personal item at West Thompson Hall Oct 20 between the hours…

Students for Accountability and Action chartering gets postponed after meeting with the Council of Student Leaders

Marley Bassett

The Council of Student Leaders (CSL) held a meeting earlier this month where they reviewed the charter application for the newly formed advocacy group, Students for Accountability and Action (SAA).…

From Barista to Boss: The Assistant to the Chief of Staff reflects on the evolution of her career at Winthrop University

Ainsley McCarthy

Samantha Kroft moved to Rock Hill with her now-husband John Kroft to attend Winthrop in 2016, where she worked at Starbucks but eventually worked her way to the Office of…

Alumnus Charles Yearta to become new Chief of Police

Chase Duncan

Charles Yearta, the newly appointed Chief of Police at Winthrop University Police Department (WUPD), has over 15 years of service and is eager to continue his efforts for the safety…

UPDATED: Downed phone lines prevent attacked student from calling WUPD

Chase Duncan

A Winthrop student was physically assaulted by a non-Winthrop affiliated stranger on Wednesday night while phone lines were down across campus, preventing students from calling the Winthrop University Police Department…

Woman shot in face with Airsoft gun

The Johnsonian

On Sept. 23, an officer with Winthrop University Police Department responded to an incident involving a woman being shot in the face with an Airsoft gun. The victims, identified as…

Students call for healthier, more affordable meals in Culinary Council meeting Thursday

Ainsley McCarthy

Participants noted smaller portion sizes, a lack of vegetarian and vegan options, and restrictive hours of operation, among other concerns, stating that they “don’t trust” the quality of their food.…

WU Starbucks closed after 5 student workers test positive for COVID-19

Chase Duncan

Winthrop University’s Starbucks location was shut down Monday night for cleaning and sanitization after five student employees tested positive for COVID-19. The number of positive tested employees has risen to…

Criminal Sexual Conduct Case Currently Under Investigation

She' Franklin

Warning: The following article depicts sexual violence. Winthrop University Police Department has issued an investigation into a sexual conduct case that occurred on Sep 10. According to the Reporting Officer(R/O),…